According to Sgt. Cassandra Davis with the Little Rock Police Department, Marcus McFee died around 7 p.m. after being taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries sustained from a stabbing earlier in the day. David said police found him at the 1600 block of Elm Street around 5:56 a.m.

She indicated that police do have a suspect in mind and believe them to be an ex of McFee's female friend. Kenneth L. Smith was arrested near the 2100 block of Battery Street and charged with first-degree murder.